Maria was always tired. She worked as a nurse at a busy hospital. Every night, she went to bed very late. She watched television until midnight. Then she checked her phone for another hour. In the morning, her alarm rang at six o'clock. She pressed the snooze button many times. She drank three cups of coffee before work. At the hospital, she felt exhausted. Her eyes were heavy and red. She made small mistakes because she was so tired. One day, her friend Anna noticed the problem. 'You look very tired,' Anna said. 'I know,' Maria replied. 'I cannot sleep well.' Anna asked about her bedtime routine. Maria explained her late nights and early mornings. 'You need better sleep habits,' Anna said. She gave Maria some advice. First, Maria should turn off her phone at nine o'clock. Second, she should stop drinking coffee after lunch. Third, she should go to bed at the same time every night. Maria decided to try these changes. The first night was difficult. She wanted to check her phone, but she did not. She read a book instead. At ten o'clock, she turned off the light. She fell asleep faster than usual. The alarm rang at six o'clock. Maria woke up and felt different. She was not as tired as before. She continued with her new routine. After one week, she felt much better. Her eyes were no longer red. She only needed one cup of coffee in the morning. At work, she was more focused. She did not make mistakes anymore. Her patients noticed the change too. 'You seem happier,' one patient said. Maria smiled. 'I am sleeping better now.' After one month, Maria felt like a new person. She had more energy during the day. She could exercise after work. She spent more time with her friends. Good sleep changed her whole life. Maria told everyone about the importance of sleep.
English Story (A2)Getting Enough Sleep
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Maria is a nurse who is always tired because of her bad sleep habits. She watches TV and checks her phone until late at night, then wakes up early for work. Her friend Anna gives her advice: turn off the phone at nine, stop coffee after lunch, and go to bed at the same time every night. Maria tries these changes and after one month feels like a new person with more energy.
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Comprehension Questions
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What was Maria's job?
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What did Maria do instead of sleeping at night?
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What was one of the tips Anna gave Maria?
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How did Maria's life change after one month of better sleep?
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